As time goes by, society goes through many changes and many go unnoticed. However, there is an apparent difference between current relationships and past relationships. This is due to the use of technology, especially social media and texting. These changes are visible in almost every aspect of relationships, from the way they form, develop, and sometimes even end. But the important idea here isn't just the fact that they've changed, it's the idea that using social media and texting actually hurts relationships more than it helps them. It is important to examine the causes and what exactly is happening in relationships that are harmful. From there, one can begin to discover what they need to change in order to not let technology affect their relationships in a negative way. While there are some positive aspects to using social media and texting, it is absolutely vital that this generation begins to recognize the damage being done to their relationships. The problem with texting and social media is not that it makes humans completely antisocial. In fact, in most cases it comes down to people being too “social.” Nowadays, technology is deliberately created to allow users to communicate with each other, especially teenagers. Much research has been done on this topic, but one specific study was done by an assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Culture in the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University in Bloomington. Professor Ilana Gershon conducted research on technology and communication with students on the university campus. Gershon stated in his book, The Breakup 2.0, that "Think of technology as something that is used in social integration...... middle of paper ...... Lori, Jonathan Sandberg, Roy Bean , Dean Busby and Sarah Coyne. “Using technology to connect in romantic relationships: Effects on attachment, relationship satisfaction, and stability among emerging adults.” Using technology to connect in romantic relationships: Effects on attachment, relationship satisfaction, and stability among emerging adults 12.4 (2013): 314-38. Taylor & Francis Group. Internet. April 2, 2014. Suler, John. “The online disinhibition effect.” Cyberpsychology and Behavior 7.3 (2004): 321 326. Academic research completed. Internet. April 18, 2014. Trenholm, Sarah. Thinking through communication: an introduction to the study of human communication. United States: Pearson Education, 2011. Print. Turkle, Sherry. Alone together: why we expect more from technology and less from each other. New York: Basic, 2011. Print.---. Turkle, Sherry. “Connected, but alone? » Tedtalk. April 2. 2014.